Elvenborn - (Halfblood Chronicles) by Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey (Paperback)

About the Book

Two masters of epic fantasy collaborate to create a rousing tale. Shana is a half-breed, born of the forbidden union of an Elvenlord father and a human mother. Her exiled mother is dead and Shana is rescued and raised by dragons. Reaching adulthood, she explores her magical abilities and ultimately leads a revolt against the decadent elves. (June)

Book Synopsis

In this long-awaited new novel in The Halfblood Chronicles, fantasy greats Norton and Lackey tell the enthralling story of the reclusive elvenlord Kyrtian, who emerges as a hero in a world torn by politics and war. When his cousin, Aelmarkin, tries to prove that Kyrtian is unfit to run his estate, the plan backfires, and soon Kyrtian, who doesn't share the venal, greedy nature of his cousin, finds himself with more power than he ever wanted.

Like his father before him, Kyrtian has always treated the humans on his estate like servants, instead of enslaving them as other elvenlords do. His father's legacy also leads Kyrtian to learn ancient military skills long since lost to elvenkind through the carelessness of the elvenlords. Kyrtian's rediscovered knowledge piques the interest of the current elvenlords, and soon Kyrtian finds himself appointed the new commander of the army, to the relief of his ruling peers.

For the sons of the most powerful elvenlords, the Young Lords, have rebelled against their fathers and are waging war. But by taking advantage of both the privileges of his new command and the help of some unexpected new friends, Kyrtian finally gains the resources to embark on his own, personal quest--resuming his father's search for the Great Portal, the magical doorway through which the original elvenlords entered this world.

As war rages between some sons and fathers, Kyrtian searches desperately for his own lost father, hoping to uncover not only the mystery of his disappearance, but also the secret behind the origin of elvenkind.

Review Quotes

"A damned fine tale, a splendid blend of the talents of two excellent storytellers." --Anne McCaffrey

"Grand Master Andre Norton and new master Mercedes Lackey combine prodigious talents in The Elvenbane, a conjuration of all the ingredients of classic fantasy--sentient dragons, elegant elves, wily wizards, magical crystals, rites of passage, political intrigue, and a dash of youthful romance. Norton and Lackey fans will be spellbound by this novel!" --Jennifer Roberson

"Romance blossoms, war threatens, and heroism ensues. . . . Both authors have a sweet way with characters, and there is enough magic, mystery and romantic bonding of fantastic species in improbable ways to keep loyal fans entertained." --Publishers Weekly

"The women in the book are particularly strong characters, taking control of their own lives. LaShana has great leadership qualities, and Sheyrena has strength and resourcefulness, and the two of them provide two good role models for young women." --Voya

About the Author

ANDRE NORTON (1912-2005) was a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master and received a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Her science fiction (the Time Traders, Forerunner, and Beastmaster series) and fantasy (stand-alones Dragon Mage and Quag Keep, and the Witch World Chronicles series) have been popular for decades.

MERCEDES LACKEY is the author of the bestselling Valdemar series, the Obsidian Trilogy, and the Enduring Flame trilogy. She has written many other books, including Trio of Sorcery, Sacred Ground, The Firebird, The Fairy Godmother, and Alta.

Norton and Lackey are coauthors of the Halfblood Chronicles, including Elvenborn.